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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
High Carotene is a main-season standard or paste tomato with red fruit 2 to 3 inches across, carrying a hint of orange in the color and a high acid content. Vines are indeterminate and need support. The name refers to its pigment content, and the sharp flavor and modest size point it toward cooking rather than fresh slicing.
High Carotene traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit with an orange tint, 2 to 3 inches
- High-acid flavor
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Cooking
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Carotene this page | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Light | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Pompeii | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Martin | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Picardy | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Girl | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
High Carotene FAQ
What kind of tomato is High Carotene?
High Carotene is a main-season standard or paste tomato with red fruit 2 to 3 inches across, carrying a hint of orange in the color and a high acid content. Vines are indeterminate and need support.
How many days to maturity is High Carotene?
High Carotene is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does High Carotene compare with other tomato varieties?
High Carotene: 76 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Arbason (76 days), First Light (76 days), Italian Pompeii (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is High Carotene good for?
High Carotene is grown for sauce and paste, cooking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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